Volkswagen’s Caddy Kombi hits the road in the UK

Volkswagen’s practical Caddy Kombi has gone on sale in the UK.

Priced from £30,055 excluding VAT, the Caddy Kombi has been designed around versatility, which is why it can be converted from a five-seater crew carrier into a two-person cargo van thanks to a three-seater bench seat in the second row which can fold forward and lock, turning it into a partition.

Exterior upgrades for this updated Caddy include a revised front bumper design and 17-inch black steel wheels, or 17-inch alloy wheels on higher-spec Commerce Pro cars.

Inside, there’s a new 12.9-inch infotainment system which works alongside a digital cockput for the driver. As standard, the Caddy now comes equipped with wireless smartphone charging, alongside dual USB-C charging ports. There’s also a 12-volt outlet in the boot for powering external devices.

All models get parking sensors at the front and rear as standard, alongside a dual-zone climate control system.

In terms of powertrain, the Caddy can be specified with either a 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel engine – available in two states of tune – or a petrol eHybrid model which combines a 1.5-litre engine with an electric motor and battery for up to 156.9mpg combined. Low CO2 emissions of 41g/km should make it cheaper to tax, too, while Volkswagen claims an electric-only range of up to 72 miles on a single charge.

The new Caddy Kombi is available to order now.